Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI (2013)
2013 Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI
CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 Qashqai diesel struggles at MOT time, with a first-time pass rate of just 63.5%—significantly below the UK average of 80%—suggesting these cars develop real mechanical issues as they age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures, just wear-and-tear problems that need fixing.
At nearly 91,000 miles median, these vehicles are well-used but not exceptionally high-mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.11 failures per test, which points to specific systems becoming problematic rather than general neglect. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the common failure points for this generation—suspension, emissions control, and electrical systems have been known weak spots on Qashqais of this era.
What to check before buying a 2013 Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 113 | 63.1% | 1.1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 3 | 78% | 1.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI vehicles fall between 71,927 and 105,038 miles.
2013 Nissan Qashqai N Tec + DCI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 61 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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